Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reinforced the state’s global investment drive with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samantha Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. The agreement was concluded during a courtesy visit by Cohen to Lagos House, Marina, as part of preparations for Invest Lagos 3.0, the state’s flagship investment platform scheduled for 2026.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the partnership would strengthen Lagos’ access to international capital and trade networks across the Commonwealth, building on the success of previous editions of the investment forum. He noted that Invest Lagos has consistently helped raise the state’s global profile while connecting credible investors with viable projects and opportunities.
According to the governor, the new phase of the platform is designed to move beyond discussions to real implementation. “Our priority is to attract capital, structure it effectively, and convert conversations into projects that break ground,” he said, stressing that Lagos remains committed to positioning itself as Africa’s leading investment destination.
Invest Lagos 3.0 is expected to convene top-tier investors, development finance institutions and corporate leaders with the capacity to invest at scale. The forum will showcase a pipeline of investment-ready projects across key sectors, including transport, energy, housing, healthcare, logistics, digital infrastructure and industrial corridors.
Each project will be presented with clear frameworks for financing, partnerships and execution, ensuring that investor interest translates into measurable development outcomes for the state. Sanwo-Olu added that Lagos is determined to deepen private sector participation in infrastructure delivery and economic growth, while leveraging strategic partnerships to accelerate job creation and industrial expansion.
The new alliance with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is expected to further enhance Lagos’ visibility within international markets and reinforce its ambition to become a 21st-century economy driven by innovation, trade and sustainable investment.
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